I deliver mail to Worthington Hooker Middle School in New Haven. One day last Spring, I was delighted to find a display in the main lobby of different artifacts in their own dioramas. The assignment had the flavor of a Ripley’s Believe-it-or-not. The students were to chose an object, design a display, and […]
Sebastian’s wish…
August 10, 2014 There’s a sweet 2 year old boy named Sebastian who lives on my mail route. I’m told, one of the first words he learned was my name: “KA- roll.” He loves my truck, and will have his nurse wheel him about in search of the postal vehicle in the neighborhood. Recently, his […]
Matthew’s “Right Writer”
MatthewMatthew’s ‘Right Writer’ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ While listening to NPR on my morning commute, I heard about Warren Buffet’s contest for kids: Grow Your Own Business…and his Secret Millionaires’ Club. (The later is his cartoon series where he imparts valuable financial lessons to kids.) Nearly 4000 kids, ages 7 to 16 submitted their entrepreneurial ideas for a chance […]
Kids’ Page
February 1, 2012 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Parker is a 7 year old who has a pen pal. I am so thrilled that she is WRITING LETTERS and that she is willing to share her experience with us!!! _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I just heard about Liam’s Valentine’s Day Project. Liam is in kindergarten and his class would like to receive […]